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December 10, 2007

Table of Contents

• Sewing Circle -- Tour the Redwork Exhibit Online
• To the Point -- Hardanger Heart Ornament
• Words of Wisdom
• Find of the Month -- Blackwork Reindeer and Cross Stitch Star of David

Sewing Circle
The redwork exhibit at the Michigan State University museum runs through the end of the year. Click to read more about redwork then visit the exhibit online to take a look at some photos of redwork quilts. There's a podcast audio tour of the exhibit available, too, so you can hear explanations of the pieces and history!

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To the Point
Are you giving homemade gifts this year? I am, but I'm not saying anymore about it because I don’t want to spoil the surprises! I can tell you what I've making for our own tree: a Hardanger heart ornament. Take a look at my photo. It was my first time trying Hardanger embroidery, and I really like how it turned out. I used a kit available from ALC Unlimited that included everything: fabric, flosses, needles, and instructions.

Words of Wisdom
It is far better to give than to receive.

Find of the Month
I have two gifts I found this month. First, here's a blackwork reindeer in a wreath that says Noel. Isn't he cute? (And it reminds me of my newest relative, little Kira Noel!) Secondly, here's a pattern for a cross stitch star of David that can be used as printed with the Hebrew letter or without it if you just want a star.

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